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leading man

The correct spelling is leading man.

How to pronounce leading man

noun

Say it like: Lee-din-g m-an

The correct spelling is leading man. A man who does or can play the lead role in a movie, play or other production; a person who frequently plays such roles.

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noun

  1. 1.A man who does or can play the lead role in a movie, play or other production; a person who frequently plays such roles.
  2. 2.The type of conventionally handsome and approachable man who is perceived as being capable of playing male lead roles in movies or other productions.

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